West Tennessee School For The Deaf

100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
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Top 10%
Serving 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

West Tennessee School For The Deaf's student population of 28 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

West Tennessee School For The Deaf ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Tennessee School For The Deaf is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#152 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
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<50%
28%
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<50%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Tennessee School For The Deaf and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
21%
21%
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White
68%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Tennessee School For The Deaf's ranking?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf is ranked #152 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf?
28 students attend West Tennessee School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Tennessee School For The Deaf students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Tennessee School For The Deaf?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Tennessee School For The Deaf offer ?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Tennessee School For The Deaf part of?
West Tennessee School For The Deaf is part of West Tennessee School For The Deaf School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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